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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after the McPherson Range which forms the south-western boundary of the division. The range was named by Allan Cunningham after Major McPherson in 1828.
It covers an area of approximately 369 sq km from the New South Wales border in the south to Broadbeach, and Mudgeeraba in the north, and west to Springbrook.
It takes in the major part of the tourist strip of the Gold Coast from Coolangatta on the New South Wales border through Currumbin, Palm Beach, Burleigh Heads, Miami to Broadbeach in the north. It also includes the hinterland areas of Mudgeeraba and Springbrook.
Tourism and associated industries and a variety of small industries.
1949
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Provincial
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 82 104 Informal Vote: 4.20% Turnout: 93.81% Seat Status: Fairly safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 86 326 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 94 653 Informal Vote: 5.33% Turnout: 94.27% Seat Status: Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.